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I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves
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"I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves"

- Harriet Tubman

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Harriet Tubman's quote talks to the power of understanding and liberty. She was a leader in the Underground Railroad, a network of individuals who assisted enslaved African Americans get away to liberty. By saying she could have released a thousand more if just they understood they were slaves, she is stressing the value of understanding one's own injustice and acting to complimentary oneself. This quote is a tip that knowledge is power which it is possible to complimentary oneself from overbearing systems. It likewise serves as a call to action for those who understand their own injustice to take steps to complimentary themselves and others. Tubman's quote is an effective pointer that knowledge is the key to liberty which it is possible to totally free oneself from overbearing systems.

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Harriet Tubman This quote is written / told by Harriet Tubman. She was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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